A physical therapist works with a patient with a transfemoral amputation on controlled fall training. The patient ambulates with a single axillary crutch. What controlled falling technique is the MOST appropriate to teach the patient in an anterior loss of balance?

1.    Pull the crutch close to the body to absorb the impact
2.    Discard the crutch and land on slightly flexed arms
3.    Turn the body to absorb the fall on the back of the trunk and legs
4.    Land on the elbows and prosthesis to absorb the impact

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